A revolutionary test is transforming dementia care. Days after a simple blood test, a person with dementia can learn whether they have Alzheimer’s disease. At least six companies sell these tests ...

A newly approved blood test can help rule out some cases based on the amount of amyloid in the brain. A neurology professor ...

"Going after a few diseases, where Alzheimer's is number one by quite a bit, the imperative is very, very clear," Gates added ...

New diagnostic kits aim to revolutionize early screening of the disease, potentially allowing patients to receive ...

New blood tests could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer's disease faster and more accurately, researchers reported Sunday – but ...

In many cases, it's not until memory problems start creeping up that most people learn they have Alzheimer's disease. By then, the disease may already be progressing, leaving limited options for ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Amyloid plaques (depicted in orange) are a central feature of Alzheimer's disease in the brain. A ...

The roadmap to fighting Alzheimer’s disease is a matter of updating government policy to match the current science.

A simple blood test for platelet activity at middle age could one day help identify people at risk for Alzheimer's disease ...

November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month, and we want to take this time to learn more about this disease that affects so many ...

Mayo Clinic scientists have developed a new method to predict Alzheimer's risk decades before symptoms appear, using brain scans and genetics to estimate a 10-year likelihood.

Bill Gates shares personal insights on Alzheimer’s and a new FDA-approved blood test that could revolutionize early diagnosis ...